Kenmore 153.31242 manual Wiring Diagram

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c.Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are met:

The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet.

The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.

The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for grounding.

For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, refer to the current edition of the NEC- National Electrical Code

NFPA 70.

4.Astandard 1/2" conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection.

5.Wiring Diagrams (see Wiring Diagrams section) have been supplied showing the two most common types of connections between the water heater and the power supply. You can easily see which type connection you have by removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater.

•Two Wire Connection Diagrams: is the most common requiring you to simply connect red to red, black to black, and the ground wire to the green ground screw in the junction box of the water heater.

•Three Wire Connection Diagram: is used when you

are connecting the water heater to a power supply that has a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter. To make

these connections refer to block 1 or 2 in this wiring diagram for the type of system you have.

NOTE: If you have purchased a three wire connection water heater but you are not on a "Time Clock" or "Off Peak" meter and have a standard two wire connection power supply, simply follow the connection diagram in block 3 of the three wire connection diagram.

6.Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heater's junction box.

7.The water heater must be electrically "grounded" by the installer. A green ground screw has been provided on the

water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this location.

8.Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw provided.

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FIGURE 23.

Wiring Diagram

•Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical

supply to the water heater is turned "OFF".

•Failure to do this could result in

death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

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